KIBABII UNIVERSITY – COURSES, FEES & PROSPECTUS FOR 2026/ 2027

Kibabii University ( KIBU ) is a public Chartered university located in Bungoma County, Western Kenya, along the Bungoma-Chwele road. The university was established in 2010 as a constituent college of Masinde Muliro University (MMUST) and was granted full university status in November 2015.

Kibabii University’s General Information

Motto: “Knowledge for Development”.
Location: Seven kilometers from Bungoma town, covering an area of approximately 28.3 hectares.
Chancellor: President of the Republic of Kenya (formerly President Uhuru Kenyatta when he handed over the title deed).
Official Website : kibu.ac.ke.

Educational Programs at Kibabii University

This college offers various courses at Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor, Masters, and PhD levels. Some of the major faculties include:

School of Education and Social Sciences: Offers courses such as Bachelor of Education (Arts/Science) and Criminology.
School of Computing and Information: Known for information technology and systems.
School of Business and Economics: Offers a Bachelor of Commerce and human resource management.
School of Science: Deals with mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology.

Kibabii University’s Admission Requirements

To join Kibabii University, applicants are required to meet the following general criteria:

Bachelor’s degree: Average grade of C+ in the KCSE examination.
Diploma: Average grade of C- in KCSE.
Certificate: Average grade of D+ in KCSE.
Applications: Submitted online through the KIBU Admissions Portal or through KUCCPS for government-sponsored students.

Campus Life and Services at Kibabii University

The college is renowned for its modern infrastructure, including a modern library, laboratories, and excellent internet (Wi-Fi) services. There are also hostels, medical facilities, and sports facilities for students.